The Basics of Philosophy

The Basics of Philosophy

2026
1h 34m
5.8

5.8/10

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Drama
Overview

A repressed philosophy professor, Dr. John Jorissen, is employed at Ridgemont College, a small liberal arts school in the American Midwest. He teaches an introductory course and is writing a book on renowned Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Haunted by a long-buried transgression and the sudden return of its victim, he descends into a crisis of guilt, desire, and spiritual reckoning.

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Production Information

Production Companies
Redline Entertainment Paul Schrader Productions Film Maudit Talon Entertainment Finance Convergent Media Jeff Rice Films Carte Blanche Seen Entertainment
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

philosophy stalker death of father fiancé fiancée relationship realtor college professor philosophy professor

Quick Facts

Release Date September 4, 2026
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt37279821

Cast

Jack Huston
Jack Huston

John Jorrisen

Sofia Boutella
Sofia Boutella

Rebecca Richards

Daniel Zovatto
Daniel Zovatto

Miguel Vasque

Shiloh Fernandez
Shiloh Fernandez

Claude

Dana Delany
Dana Delany

Gloria

Bill Pullman
Bill Pullman

Melvyn Jorrisen

Karl Glusman
Karl Glusman

Baruch Spinoza

Jamie Addison
Jamie Addison

Janine

Brandon Davis
Brandon Davis

Coach Andrews

Rufus Burns
Rufus Burns

Robert

Jennifer Stepanyk
Jennifer Stepanyk

Hospital Nurse

Davis Lee DeRock Jr.
Davis Lee DeRock Jr.

Reverend Visser

Key Crew

Paul Schrader
Writer
Paul Schrader
Director
David M. Wulf
Producer
Braxton Pope
Producer
Steven Demmler
Executive Producer
Francis Chapman
Executive Producer
Kyle Stroud
Executive Producer
Martin Scorsese
Executive Producer